Last year, the event featured renowned poet Jenny Joseph, The Archers star Annabelle Dowler and was compered by BBC Radio 4 and CBeebies presenter, David McFetridge; the 500-strong audience heard readings from such famous classics as Bleak House, A Christmas Carol and A Winter's Tale. 

Other highlights included performances by the Liverpool African Youth Dance group, three community choirs, a Dickensian trumpet player, a string quartet and the all important Reader Raffle... A full review of the event can be read on our blog.  

Penny Reading 2008

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